Technical Project/Program Management - Technical Program Manager III

Job#: 3026039

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Technical Program Manager III

DURATION: 12 MONTHS

LOCATION: REMOTE PST

PAY RATE: $112- $122 HOURLY

Description: Summary:

The main function of a Hardware Technical Program Manager is to provide successful definition, implementation and delivery of complex programs that require cross-functional collaboration and interdependencies across a group of projects and/or related activities.

Job Responsibilities:

Deliver programs within the constraints of scope, quality, time and budget and under circumstances involving multiple moderate-probability, moderate-impact risk factors.

Program-level strategic planning, interaction with management, complex issue resolution, excellent communications and team building skills.

Manage a group or groups of internal employees and contractors that serve on the project(s) to deliver systems and systems enhancements that meet specified requirements. Manage communication within and between internal cross functional and external partners

Coordinate and drive engineering design deliverables including specifications, DOE, and validation plans

Manage delivery of hardware components for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines

Create development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead-times and business needs

Manage program structure to optimize clarity and efficiency for program teams, leadership

Communicate program statuses, identifying potential setbacks, including vendor tooling schedules and design sprints.

Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review

Skills:

Project estimating, project scheduling & tracking, customer interaction and management, implementation planning in large organizations

Proven people management and team building skills

Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities

Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization

Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions

Adept at communicating, planning, with high level of attention to detail

Education/Experience:

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

3+ years experience working as a technology development program manager in consumer electronics

Experience working with overseas suppliers of hardware components

Experience in ODM, JDM, and CM vendor engagement models

Knowledge of phase gate approach to technology development programs

Experience with mechanical system development, design for manufacturing, tooling, validation and characterization processes

Experience with program top issue tracking

Experience operating across multiple teams and programs

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.